Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,550 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.92
10th percentile $50,220
90th percentile $87,050
Employed locally 550
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,220
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $70,550
    75th
    $73,510
    90th
    $87,050

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,130
    Security Guards $36,200
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,130
    Firefighters $33,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwest Iowa is $33.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.81 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northwest Iowa is 7.5% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,220 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.